The Rev. Donald E. Ritchey, 86, North Manchester, formerly of Mexico, passed away peacefully at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester, where he had lived since 2007.

Rita Jo Zerbe, age 64, of Schoolcraft, Mich., began her heavenly walk peacefully after a "beautiful fight" with ALS on Nov. 23, 2016. Although the fight was difficult, her last breath was pain-free surrounded by her immediate family; her greatest joy.